IMDb 6.9 2017 HD

Reinventing Marvin

Reinventing Marvin

2017
Drama
115 min NR France
6.6 / 10
6.9 IMDB

Telling the true story of Marvin Bijou, a young boy from a working-class family in a small village, who suffers constant bullying at school and home for being…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Anne Fontaine / Mathieu Schiffman / Cynthia Sicco / Lydia Bigard
Starring
Finnegan Oldfield / Jules Porier / Catherine Mouchet / Isabelle Huppert / Catherine Salée / Grégory Gadebois / Vincent Macaigne / Charles Berling

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

poignant sensitive uplifting resonant hopeful emotional quiet determined affecting raw transformative authentic

Reviews

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Clara Bennett
Apr 15, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A tender and often affecting portrayal of a young boy's search for acceptance, 'Reinventing Marvin' shines a light on the transformative impact of theatre. The film meticulously builds its emotional landscape, depicting the harsh realities of Marvin's early…

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Samuel Lee
Apr 15, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This biographical drama offers a compelling look at the formative years of Marvin Bijou, a young boy struggling against a tide of bullying and misunderstanding. The narrative’s pivot to the world of theatre provides a much-needed uplift, showcasing…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 15, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Reinventing Marvin' is a beautifully rendered testament to the power of art to heal and transform. The film sensitively depicts the isolation and cruelty faced by a young, sensitive soul, making the eventual discovery of theatre a moment…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 15, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A sensitive exploration of identity and the solace found in artistic expression. 'Reinventing Marvin' charts the difficult early years of a boy ostracised for his perceived differences, finding a crucial turning point in the discovery of drama. The…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 15, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a poignant and ultimately uplifting portrait of a young life finding its voice. 'Reinventing Marvin' navigates the sensitive territory of childhood alienation with a delicate touch, anchored by a compelling performance that captures the vulnerability and…

FAQs

While the film tackles difficult subjects like bullying and societal judgment, 'Reinventing Marvin' is often imbued with a sense of hope and resilience. The narrative focuses on Marvin's inner strength and the positive influence of discovering a passion, suggesting a tone that balances hardship with the potential for personal triumph.